What Tax Season Revealed About Specialty Tax Opportunities in 2026

In the Season 3 kickoff of Let’s Talk Tax, hosts TJ Sponsel and Dave McGuire reflect on what the completed tax season revealed for CPA firms and their clients—and why planning should accelerate immediately after April 15. They highlight key post-filing priorities, including guidance on Qualified Production Property (QPP) under IRS Notice 2026-16, ongoing Section 174 changes, and the need to correct missed items on 2025 returns through timely amendments and potential accounting method changes.

The discussion emphasizes expanding advisory services beyond compliance, including international tax and transfer pricing considerations, proactive property tax management amid tight appeal windows, and location-based incentives that must be pursued before projects begin. They also review the Section 179D energy-efficient building deduction and its phaseout for projects starting after June 30, 2026—urging proactive planning as tax provisions and energy credits continue to evolve.